ü1930 he joined as freedom fighter during Mahatma
Gandhi Salt Satyagraha

üHe was prisoned for 2.5 years

üHe also served as Minister of Railways 1951-1956

First statement of Shastri as PM -11 June
1964

“There
comes a time in life of every nation when it stands at the cross roads of
history & must choose which way to go, But for us there need be no
difficult or hesitation , no looking left or right our way is straight
& clear – building up of socialist democracy at home with freedom &
property for all & the maintenance of world peace & freedom of all
nations.